re: ruger redhawk discussion

Posted by Citica8

Duckroost, LA

Member since Dec 2012

3665 posts

Posted on 6/17/15 at 1:27 pm to dnm3305

Yeah I do, but I spend it on my boat cause it's the time of year to be fishing, not trying to catchup to Levi Morgan on the 3D target circuit.

Posted by dnm3305

Member since Feb 2009

13563 posts

Posted on 6/17/15 at 1:31 pm to Citica8

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Yeah I do, but I spend it on my boat cause it's the time of year to be fishing, not trying to catchup to Levi Morgan on the 3D target circuit.

I dont own a boat

. And I've never been to a target shoot, although Im sure it'll be fun. That's fine though, when Im in the Rockies chasing bull elk this fall you'll be working so I'd take that trade off. Enjoy your boat while you can.

Posted by Buck_Rogers

Member since Jul 2013

1838 posts

Posted on 6/17/15 at 1:41 pm to bapple

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I'm game for an OBGT shoot.

Not familiar with the term "OBGT", but I'm still looking forward to your youtube video of shooting after 10 minutes of jump roping.

This post was edited on 6/17/15 at 2:02 pm

Posted by Citica8

Duckroost, LA

Member since Dec 2012

3665 posts

Posted on 6/17/15 at 2:13 pm to dnm3305

Enjoy your trip dude. Come back and talk to me when you have a little one running around and see if your priorities are at becoming the most proficient and physically fit shooter in the history of tigerdroppings or molding them into a respectable human being at the expense of some of your desires and hobbies

Revolvers are still better for PD are better than a Louisville slugger, and .223 is the worst possible legal round available for a whitetail.

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Posted by dnm3305

Member since Feb 2009

13563 posts

Posted on 6/17/15 at 2:49 pm to Citica8

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becoming the most proficient and physically fit shooter in the history of tigerdroppings

It's not even that man, it's about not wanting to fall off the side of a cliff in Gunnison because I wasnt fit enough to haul 120+ lbs back to the truck efficiently.

quote:
223 is the worst possible legal round available for a whitetail

Well something we finally agree on.

That doesnt mean the round isnt adequate.

Posted by Buck_Rogers

Member since Jul 2013

1838 posts

Posted on 6/17/15 at 3:04 pm to dnm3305

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Posted by bapple

Capital City

Member since Oct 2010

11884 posts

Posted on 6/17/15 at 4:00 pm to Buck_Rogers

quote:
Not familiar with the term "OBGT",

Outdoor Board get together

quote:
but I'm still looking forward to your youtube video of shooting after 10 minutes of jump roping.

I'm actually mid-jump rope right now. Typing and jump roping simultaneously.

Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt

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Member since Jan 2011

66763 posts

Posted on 6/17/15 at 8:39 pm to mack the knife

Definitely get the .44 mag

.44 special is a great self defense round and is very controllable. It's comparable to the .45 apc with a more limited ammo selection. There are good options out there though.

You can stuff magnums in it for giant kabooms and for killing stuff like deer and old buicks. Don't jack with a moon clipped .45 revolver. You're short changing yourself of a golden opportunity.

Posted by swanny297

NELA

Member since Oct 2013

2189 posts

Posted on 6/17/15 at 8:56 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt

I want a new 357mag or 44mag revolver - 4" barrel what yal recommend???

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Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt

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Posted on 6/17/15 at 9:04 pm to swanny297

Whatcha gonna use it for?

.357:
Ruger GP100 -$700
Smith and Wesson 686 -$800
Smith and Wesson M66- $900
Ruger SP101 -$550

.44 magum:
Smith and Wesson 629 -$1000
Ruger redhawk -$1000
Ruger super redhawk -$1000
Ruger super blackhawk -$650

Just depends what you want. They're all good shooters.

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Posted by TigerOnThe Hill

Springhill, LA

Member since Sep 2008

6811 posts

Posted on 6/17/15 at 9:18 pm to swanny297

quote:
I want a new 357mag or 44mag revolver - 4" barrel what yal recommend???

quote:
Whatcha gonna use it for?

Good question. Recoil wise there's a LOT of difference between a hot/heavy loaded 357 Mag vs 44 Mag.

Posted by VetteGuy

Member since Feb 2008

28138 posts

Posted on 6/17/15 at 9:52 pm to Citica8

This is a damn genius post.

Kids trump all

When I'm dead, nobody is gonna GAS about good a shot I was or how I could nail that 13th corner at TWS, but they are gonna remember how my child went through life.

Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt

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Posted on 6/17/15 at 10:07 pm to TigerOnThe Hill

Blasting off a .44 magnum is so damn satisfying. There's so much fire and noise and horsepower.

For something to put a smile on your face a .44 is tough to beat. Shooting one indoors is a hell of an experience for the guy in the lane next to you.

Posted by GoT1de

Alabama

Member since Aug 2009

5041 posts

Posted on 6/17/15 at 10:46 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt

quote:

.357:
Ruger GP100 -$700
Smith and Wesson 686 -$800
Smith and Wesson M66- $900
Ruger SP101 -$550

.44 magum:
Smith and Wesson 629 -$1000
Ruger redhawk -$1000
Ruger super redhawk -$1000
Ruger super blackhawk -$650

Just depends what you want. They're all good shooters.

Why not this one?

Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt

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Posted on 6/18/15 at 7:00 am to GoT1de

Absurdly expensive and out of production.

It depends what you want. Colts are not what you buy to keep on the tractor with you.

Posted by TigerOnThe Hill

Springhill, LA

Member since Sep 2008

6811 posts

Posted on 6/18/15 at 8:39 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt

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Blasting off a .44 magnum is so damn satisfying. There's so much fire and noise and horsepower.

True dat!! If you want a real blast try a T/C Contender or XP-100 handcannon,e.g. my 375 JDJ shoots a 220 gr bullet at 2400 fps.

Posted by bapple

Capital City

Member since Oct 2010

11884 posts

Posted on 6/18/15 at 8:40 am to TigerOnThe Hill

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T/C Contender or XP-100 handcannon,e.g. my 375 JDJ shoots a 220 gr bullet at 2400 fps.

My wrist hurts just thinking about it.